8542.31 / 8542.39
Networking and Ethernet ICs (switch ASICs, PHYs, NICs) are classified under HTS 8542.31 or 8542.39. Broadcom and Marvell (fabless, TSMC Taiwan) face 10% Section 122. Realtek (Taiwan fabless) similarly faces 10%. No Section 301 applies to Taiwan-origin networking ICs. Chinese fabless networking companies (Huawei HiSilicon) face export restrictions beyond tariffs.
| HTS Code | Description | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8542.31.0001 | Ethernet switch ASICs | 10% |
| 8542.39.0001 | Ethernet PHY transceivers | 10% |
| 8542.31.0001 | Network processors | 10% |
Rates shown for non-China origin. China adds Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–50% depending on HTS code) for most electronics.
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